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Social Sciences in New Hampshire

Social Sciences Schools in New Hampshire

1,497 students earned Social Sciences degrees in New Hampshire in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in New Hampshire

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,335
Master’s Degree 88
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In New Hampshire, a social sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in New Hampshire is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.7%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in New Hampshire

9,160 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in New Hampshire

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $74,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 10 colleges in New Hampshire that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Dartmouth College

Hanover
450 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
6,292 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of the teachers are full time.

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413 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
134,345 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. An average student at SNHU will pay a net price of $32,678.

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336 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
14,348 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $23,572. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

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#4

Saint Anselm College

Manchester
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,210 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 41% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
4,483 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students get financical aid. 13% of the teachers are full time.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,491 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Plymouth State.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
895 Total Students
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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,928 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,424.

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#10

Colby - Sawyer College

New London
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
910 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Social Sciences Careers in NH

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NH Job Growth NH Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 24% $62,340
Urban and Regional Planners 11% $60,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NH
Liberal Arts & Humanities 2,654
English Language & Literature 1,623
Communication & Journalism 1,039
History 672
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 117
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 114
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 94
Philosophy & Religious Studies 43

View all majors related to Social Sciences

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